How are vehicles taxed that are not cars? This page lists the rates from § 9 of the German Motor Vehicle Tax Act.
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What does vehicle tax for motorhomes cost?
| Emission class | up to 2 000 kg | above 2 000 kg | Maximum per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| at least S 4 | 16 euros | 10 euros | 800 euros |
| S 3, S 2 or S 1 | 24 euros | 10 euros | 1 000 euros |
The amounts apply per 200 kg of total weight or part thereof.
What applies to motorhomes without these emission classes?
- up to 2 000 kg: 40 euros,
- above 2 000 kg up to 5 000 kg: 10 euros,
- above 5 000 kg up to 12 000 kg: 15 euros,
- above 12 000 kg: 25 euros.
Here too the amount applies per 200 kg of total weight.
What do other vehicles up to 3 500 kg cost?
| Total weight | Amount per 200 kg |
|---|---|
| up to 2 000 kg | 11.25 euros |
| above 2 000 kg up to 3 000 kg | 12.02 euros |
| above 3 000 kg up to 3 500 kg | 12.78 euros |
This concerns motor vehicles that are neither cars nor motorcycles nor motorhomes.
Which maximum amounts apply above 3 500 kg?
| Classification | Maximum per year |
|---|---|
| at least S 2 (emission class) | 556 euros |
| S 1 (emission class) | 914 euros |
| G 1 (noise class) | 1 425 euros |
| none of these classes | 1 681 euros |
The classification is determined by the registration authority.
Is there a reduction for electric vehicles?
Yes. For electric vehicles the tax is reduced by 50 percent of the amount that results for other vehicles up to 3 500 kg or for heavy vehicles of emission class S 2.
What does this mean for dealers?
For dealers in motorhomes and commercial vehicles, the total weight in the documents determines the tax.
With Zevra the dealer files registration and deregistration in the dealer portal. Registration costs from 10 € per case, deregistration 2 € net, plus official fees.
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- Temporary registration proof: valid for 10 days
- Documents posted by the authority: within 6 days
- Digital deregistration: documents from 01.01.2015
- Digital registration: documents from 01.01.2018
- Registration with Zevra: €10 net
- Deregistration with Zevra: €2 net · base fee: €0
Deadlines and cut-off dates according to: Bundesministerium für Verkehr
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Sources: Kraftfahrzeugsteuergesetz (KraftStG) § 9 – Steuersatz · Kraftfahrzeugsteuergesetz (KraftStG) § 8 – Bemessungsgrundlage · Sources · Vehicle figures: tax, insurance, fines